China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
Europe frets as the Kremlin pushes the limits of its hybrid warfare – NBC News
- Europe frets as the Kremlin pushes the limits of its hybrid warfare NBC News
- Russia intensifies hybrid war beyond Ukraine, rattling Europe The Hill
- Putin appears to be eyeing NATO. The question is, will he actually attack? CBC
- Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns CNBC
- Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe DW.com
Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Only 26% of PHEVs sold across top 20 models can use chargers with power of 50kW or more, analysis finds
Three-quarters of the 20 top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK cannot use rapid chargers, research has found, amid concerns that many are essentially “petrol cars pulling round a heavy battery”.
The cars, which can run on electric batteries as well as combustion engines, have been promoted by carmakers as a way to cover long distances in a single drive – unlike fully electric cars – while still reducing emissions.
Continue reading...Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. – The New York Times
Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. The New York Times
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham – Al Jazeera
- Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham Al Jazeera
- Two arrested at pro-Palestine Action protest during UK Labour congress Yahoo
- Massive Attack musician arrested at Palestine protest outside Labour conference The National Scot
- UK: Amnesty condemns arrests of protesters outside Labour Party Conference Amnesty International UK
- Protesters march on Labour conference, call for ending arms sale to Israel Middle East Eye
Cabinet Splits Erupt As Angela Rayner Condemns Shabana Mahmood’s Immigration Crackdown – HuffPost UK
- Cabinet Splits Erupt As Angela Rayner Condemns Shabana Mahmood's Immigration Crackdown HuffPost UK
- Angela Rayner stands by attack on care worker visa reforms ahead of Labour conference The Guardian
- Angela Rayner criticises worker visa plans on eve of Labour conference bbc.com
- Angela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdown The Times
- Rayner asked if collective responsibility is 'dead' after criticism of home secretary Yahoo
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues, Europe’s human rights chief calls for ‘immediate local ceasefire’ – The Kyiv Independent
- News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues, Europe's human rights chief calls for 'immediate local ceasefire' The Kyiv Independent
- ‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky The Guardian
- 'The blockade is complete': Locals flee occupied south Ukraine as hunger deepens ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Oleshky under siege: a city where people eat grass, hide bodies in a hospital basement and wait for an evacua Українська правда
- 'Nothing left to eat' — Sybiha urges partners to act on Oleshky humanitarian crisis The Kyiv Independent
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggest
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.
The decision ends the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting.
Continue reading...Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Fishermen seek urgent help with soaring fuel costs – bbc.com
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
Rare sale of David Hockney painting of beloved dog Stanley could fetch £2.5m
Exclusive: Dog Painting 17 is believed to be one of only six of works from Dog Series in private hands and first to be auctioned
David Hockney adored his dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie and let them run riot – so much so that after one had an accident in the LA home of the actor Dennis Hopper, the painter is said to have quipped: “It’ll be dry in the morning, luv, and you can just pick it up.”
But Hockney did not just indulge his four-legged companions, he treated them as portrait subjects for a series of paintings, one of which is to be sold by Christie’s.
Continue reading...‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
Cabin crew worker was among thousands of staff laid off during pandemic in what MPs called a ‘national disgrace’
During a 30-year career as a member of British Airways’ cabin crew, Tess De Mello took pride in a job well done, saying she regularly went above and beyond to make passengers more comfortable. To her, the role was more than just employment – it was part of her identity.
“I took pride,” she said. “I really took pride in myself, I took pride in my role, I took pride in everything because it was everything I wanted to be.”
Continue reading...The French connection: Why Paris is helping protect Yanbu oil port – Arab News
- The French connection: Why Paris is helping protect Yanbu oil port Arab News
- France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port WSJ
- France sending military resources to Saudi Arabia brings discreet defense ties into spotlight Le Monde.fr
- France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites The New York Times
- Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount Al Jazeera
Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion – AP News
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans stray from the script
Donald Trump stood before the United Nations on Tuesday and threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Yet even as the most powerful man on the planet flexed his military muscles, he was powerless to keep the gravitational pull of domestic politics at bay.
Heading into the UN building in New York, the US president was questioned by Kaitlan Collins, an anchor at CNN, which he had banned from the White House before a judge ruled against him. “I’m surprised that CNN is here covering me,” the 80-year-old snapped. “You should not be here covering me.”
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